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ASCO: Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Risk of Lethal Prostate CA

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Risk of prostate cancer mortality reduced with regular aspirin use after diagnosis
The best approaches to low-dose aspirin prophylaxis for the prevention of preeclampsia seem to be the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and universal prophylaxis

Approaches Compared for Aspirin Prophylaxis for Preeclampsia

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Benefits for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and for universal prophylaxis
Routine use of dual antiplatelet therapy beyond six months after second generation drug-eluting stent implantation yields mixed clinical results

Long Duration Dual Antiplatelet Treatment Increases Bleeding

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However, leads to small decrease in stent thrombosis, myocardial infarction after stent
Daily aspirin might extend survival for patients with cancers of the gastrointestinal tract

More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Protect Against GI Cancer

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Four-year study found survival doubled for GI cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the benefits and harms of low-dose aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer vary by patient age. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 14 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age

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Recommended for some patients aged 50 to 59 years; insufficient evidence for those <50, ≥70
Regularly taking low-dose aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may lower long-term risk of colorectal cancer

Low-Dose Aspirin, Other NSAIDs May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

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Findings for consistent use over 5 or more years
About seven in 10 Americans with a history of cardiovascular disease or stroke regularly take aspirin

CDC: Aspirin Use Common Among Americans With Heart Disease

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Clinical and community-based approaches should be used to increase aspirin use among low-use groups
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) continued beyond six months after drug-eluting stent implantation is associated with reduced stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction but also increased bleeding and all-cause mortality as compared to shorter-term DAPT therapy

Review: Short vs. Long Duration Dual Antiplatelet Tx After Stent

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Longer DAPT linked to reduced stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction, increased bleeding, mortality
Aspirin use is associated with slower progression of percent emphysema on computed tomography

ATS: Aspirin Use Linked to Slower Progression of Emphysema

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Slower progression of percent emphysema on CT after adjustment for multiple variables
Slightly more than half of middle-aged adults and seniors in the United States take aspirin daily

Over Half of Middle-Age, Older Americans Take Daily Aspirin

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Having discussed aspirin with provider is the strongest predictor of regular use